Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/d44148-025-00049-w

South Africa has become the first African nation to host a Science20 (S20) meeting, a key forum of national science academies from G20 countries.

This year’s S20 considers urgent global challenges, with a focus on Africa’s vulnerabilities. Held from 24-27 February 2025, the meeting included leaders from the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), all of whom emphasised the urgency of addressing climate change and the critical role of science-driven policy recommendations for the G20.